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"if you don't have audio playing for a while (say, 10-15 minutes plus) it probably won't resume any playback until you either turn it off and on, or change output device and change it back. ... Twice I've had that issue, HyperX technical team has been able to reproduce it, and quite a few people on /r/HyperX complaining about it"

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DarkCrusade_IRL • 4 months ago

I got this white version last week myself. Great headset wit great audio.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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leehwgoC • about 1 month ago

Those Cloud 3s came with a tuned DAC as part of the USB cable. These Epos cans do not.

r/buildapcsales • [Headphones] Drop + EPOS H3X Gaming Headset | Audiophile | Headphones | Closed Back Headphones | Drop $20 + tax + Shipping ->
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obstan • 10 months ago

HyperX cloud 3s or wired cloud 2s are absolutely insane for an entry level headset. If you wanna go a bit more expensive, arctis 7 are alright, but I have always preferred the cloud II and then III. Extremely comfortable and last a long ass time. Cloud Alphas sound awful and I don't recommend them.

r/buildapc • What is the best wireless gaming headset for a 14 year old for his birthday next week? ->
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obstan • 10 months ago

HyperX cloud 3s or wired cloud 2s are absolutely insane for an entry level headset. If you wanna go a bit more expensive, arctis 7 are alright, but I have always preferred the cloud II and then III. Extremely comfortable and last a long ass time. Cloud Alphas sound awful and I don't recommend them.

r/buildapc • What is the best wireless gaming headset for a 14 year old for his birthday next week? ->
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Ok-Future-2077 • about 1 month ago

Current Wireless GOAT in terms pure audio tuning is the Cloud 3S Wireless imo. Close 2nd to Maxwell audio quality but much more light and comfortable. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDCohM8uNF0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDCohM8uNF0) If you're looking for that 'studio' or 'audiophile' grade sound but just wireless, this is it.

r/headphones • Arctis Nova Elite - My thoughts so far ->
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PetterssonCDR • 11 months ago

Hyper x cloud 3s are very nice. Come with a detachable mic for when you want to upgrade to XLR or a studio quality mic. Been using hyper x clouds since the first model. Will never change them

r/playrust • I need a good headset for rust no budget limit ->
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Ppn7 • 3 months ago

The 3s mic sound different and more compressed than the 3. [https://youtu.be/sN-MUaR9zeM?t=798](https://youtu.be/sN-MUaR9zeM?t=798)

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Ppn7 • 3 months ago

Hi. The 3S mic sounds more compressed / muffled than the 3 version. How can we remove that ? I prefer the 3 mic over the 3S but I can't find the 3 anymore at a low price.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Ppn7 • 3 months ago

Hi. The 3S mic sounds more compressed / muffled than the 3 version. How can we remove that ? I prefer the 3 mic over the 3S but I can't find the 3 anymore at a low price.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Sevaz8 • 3 months ago

I bought the a50x and after 2 days of use I returned them I didn't like the sound of course you can eq them but my cloud 3 s sounds better out of the box. Better imaging and soundstage I don't know why many people are saying they're great, only good thing is their mic but they're overpriced.

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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AccurateKing7776 • 4 months ago

I recently bought the HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless (amazing product).

r/steelseries • I chose Steelseries as my first ever gaming headphones (happy) ->
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ActiveNL • 2 months ago

Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best $150 Gaming Headphones ->
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ActiveNL • 2 months ago

Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best $150 Gaming Headphones ->
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ActiveNL • 6 months ago

After trying a few headsets (steelseries arctis nova 1 and 5, Razer blackshark) and even a wired headphone/mic combo (Sennheiser hd599) but hating the wired part and the mic in front of my face, I settled on a Cloud 3 Wireless. The Cloud 3 has a very neutral sound out of the box, and it takes EQ very well. Also the build quality is insane without getting too heavy, and the battery life of 120 hours is more than I will ever need.

r/buildapc • The Best Gaming Headset to Buy Now? ->
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AdhesivenessFlaky810 • 7 months ago

I am emerald so don't take my word for it but the cloud 3 wireless is good

r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->
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AgitatedTiger • 2 months ago

Currently using the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless. Find them super comfortable for long sessions and I don't get any ear ache after wearing them for a long time. I don't use the included mic (which is detachable) as I use a stand alone usb mic, so I can't comment on the quality of that. Long battery life, I wear them pretty much every day for at least 2-3 hours and I only need to charge them once per week maybe. USB-A to USB-C Charging cable and a USB-C wireless adapter.

r/pcmasterrace • Looking for the best wireless gaming headset. ->
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Altered_Madness • 6 months ago

It's not bad. It's more flat than the previous iterations which isn't bad because I prefer controlling my eq. I'd just not use the software for it

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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anthei- • 26 days ago

Got the cloud 3 S wireless. I cannot really compare the sound quality to the wired cloud alpha yet, but it sure is a comfy headset. Thanks again

r/Gaming_Headsets • Monthly Recommendation Thread + LifelongCaboose's Gaming Audio Guide Links + Megathreads ->
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asim_riz • 6 months ago

I've been using it for the past 4 months & absolutely loving it. Zero issues & great performance.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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asim_riz • 6 months ago

I have the wireless. And no I have never had such issues. So my room is on the 2nd floor. I had to go downstairs to grab some water & I moved away quite some distance but it was still working. If you move too far, it'll turn off then turn back on automatically when you move back into range. I'd say, 20 feet (approx) is the max range. I love this headset.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Big_Understanding348 • 6 months ago

I like them but my biggest complaint is having to fiddle with ngenuity (eq settings) every time I use it

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Big_Understanding348 • 6 months ago

I feel you brother. I love the wireless part (main reason I got a new pair) any return policies in your country? If so I'd try them and if it's no good take them back. Imo the hyper 3 wireless are worth about 100$ USD

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Big_Understanding348 • 6 months ago

Ahh that's so shit man.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Bobdude8 • 9 months ago

Got the cloud 3 wireless recently, was on sale at microcenter. Solid headset, you just have to do some adjusting with settings in discord or your voice comes through choppy.

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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bruhhhsheesh • 6 months ago

hote hai brother, many Fortnite pros use hyperx cloud 2 wireless, cloud 3 wireless, it works great

r/IndianGaming • NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR WIRELESS GAMING HEADPHONES WITH MIC ->
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CalculatedRlsk • 9 months ago

HyperX makes incredible headsets. My cloud 3 wireless has been perfect from day one and I can wear it for an incredibly long period of time with absolutely no discomfort. People love to recommend the ATH-M50 headphones, but they are so overhyped and overrated. If you look at their objective rtings review you can quickly see they are mediocre at everything except being neutral. I haven't touched mine in years.

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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chaotichousecat • 9 months ago

Hyper x cloud 3 wireless is like 130 and amazing

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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chaotichousecat • 9 months ago

Yes that's the one that's a higher price than I normally see though

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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chaotichousecat • 9 months ago

It's on sale at best buy for 116 right now

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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chaotichousecat • 9 months ago

Youll like it!

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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Complex-Ad2691 • 6 months ago

I've owned both headsets and I can say that the Alpha wireless are a much better option, not only because of their battery but also because they've got better comfort and sound quality. Mic is slightly better on the cloud IIIs though. Edit: On another note, the Alphas are much more capable for equalizing. I would recommend not to use the NGenuity app for equalizing purposes. Download PeaceAPO instead, much better app.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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consistency369 • about 1 month ago

Hyper X cloud 3, wireless. Very comfortable, up 120 hours battery time, detachable mic(mic sound is perfect), just bought them and I love them.

r/PS5pro • Looking for best headset for ps5 pro ->
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Current-Dig6093 • 3 months ago

I use cloud 3 wireless and imo dts is a must in vod or in rdr2 type games, the sound is too low other wise, plus the sound stage implementation is very good with dts.

r/HyperX • Best headset ->
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DaddySKB • 11 months ago

Personally I think the Cloud 2 wireless and Cloud 3 wireless are much better in terms of comfort and sound. The wired version is by far the best if you pair them up with a Audio DAC or a Audio Interface. Personally I'm using the EVO 4 with Cloud 2.

r/HyperX • I just got the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless... ->
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dak919 • 4 months ago

First off, Both Cloud 3 wired and Wireless need simple EQ out of the box. This annoyed me at first but it is what it is. You do it then never touch it again. That being said, I'm returning my wired Cloud 3 for the Wireless. After tons of research and reviews by audiophiles, the verdict is that the sound quality difference is indistinguishable. The mic quality is slightly worse on wireless but still very good and way better than my current cloud 1 anyway. Now here's the big reason i'm going wireless. This is a noise canceling headset, this means that any rubbing on the physical headset is VERY noticeable. You hear it echoing in your ears. I hear the braided wire rubbing on my shirt everytime I turn my head and I don't like it. Oddly enough i've never heard this mentioned in any review. But it's actually a big deal.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Difficult_Section_46 • 3 months ago

it is it truely is, i love my cloud 3 wireless gonna swap the pads soon

r/HyperX • Best headset ->
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ExternalQuote9135 • 7 months ago

Hi i also play alot of fps like CS2 and PUBG. I have been using Sennheiser HD560s what i was really happy with but i really wanna test out some wireless headset instead of wired. So i tested: Turtle Beach Atlas Air. Most comfy wireless headset i have tried! But I had a problem with software and the gunshot were to loud so i returned them. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023) Was more happy with but razer downgraded eq in the software and the older version of the blackshark you could eq little higher or lower hz. Also the best mic i have tested for wireless headset! So i feeled little scammed so i returned them. Asus Rog Pelta I was more happy with than Razer Blackshark V2 Pro and Turtle Beach. And they're very comfy but i struggled a bit to hear where enemy came from. Good mic BTW i returned them aswell don't really know why. Hyperx Cloud 3 Wireless the second most comfortable headset. Incredibly good battery life! The mic is good to be wireless headset. I have tried a lot of eq with Apo + Peace but didn't manage to get what i want because im a little to new when it comes to eq. But there is a lot good there.The software of the headset is not so good i heard you have to open the software sometimes to get headset eq idk. But i was thinking returning them because i was to used with open back Sennheiser HD560S. I have it a try for some days stock out of the box without eq and good more and more happy with the headset over time where i could hear where enemy came from. So i think u have to get used and eventually you get used to it. I think the headsett is worth it especially if u get discount. I bought mine for 174$ but saw discount afterwards i bought headset so i got refund and payed instead 97$. So im happy with it :) Sorry for bad english norwegian here :P

r/HyperX • Need help choosing between HyperX Cloud 2 vs Cloud 3 – (mostly for PC, PS5, streaming, and entertainment) ->
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Fluffy_Entrance559 • 2 months ago

I have the Cloud 3 S Wireless and I’m trying to connect it to my PS5 Slim. Unfortunately, it doesn’t recognize the USB dongle. Support told me that this is a flaw of the Cloud 3 S and that it affects certain PS5 versions. Has anyone experienced this and knows if there’s a way to fix it?

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Gardiz • 10 months ago

I wouldn't recommend the Cloud 3 wireless personally - It's got a problem where if you don't have audio playing for a while (say, 10-15 minutes plus) it probably won't resume any playback until you either turn it off and on, or change output device and change it back. (Twice I've had that issue, HyperX technical team has been able to reproduce it, and quite a few people on /r/HyperX complaining about it)

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Genuinely good gaming headphones? ->
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Gary09090 • 4 months ago

I actually sent mine back due to the clamp pressure and headband getting sore after awhile. I have a wired cloud 2 and love it, so I thought the cloud 3s wireless was the perfect upgrade but it just was not as comfortable. I think over time the clamp pressure would lessen, I did losses it a bit over some books for a couple of nights, but the narrow headband is not nearly as comfortable as the cloud 2. Two other things that made me revonsider. I had a couple of disconnects to the wifi dongle, and lastly why the hell is the headband pleather?! That shit is awfull and falls apart after a year. With a shaved head probably even quicker. Should have gone with a fabric band. Anyway, rant over 🤪 I'm sure others will love them. I will say this, the sound was great!

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Gosto_de_massa • 4 months ago

Mine was working fine until like 1/2 weeks ago I'm on the PC all normal the headphones working fine but after like 1/2 minutes I get a loud noise like if the headphones disconnected and reconnect like loud robotic noise and it's annoying and hurts my hears.... I don't find solution's. I already updated the headphones I already tried removing the updates I already removed the dongle and add it again to get a new connection and nothing works .. your playing imagine CS2 and u trow a flash and it's a loud robotic noise. Im trying to contact HyperX and no feedback at all. I started searching online and alot of people complain about these headset... Some other problems some the same as me and HyperX don't fix it... So yeah I'm annoyed because I pay good money for the headphones and they are doing this type of stuff.... And I can't just return it couse it's past 30d

r/steelseries • Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 ->
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Halkobot • 10 months ago

I've used a lot of brands. Turtle Beach broke constantly. Razer is fine but expensive and over priced. Used RIG Plantronics for a while but they turned to shit once Plantronics sold them. I picked up a hyper x cloud wireless 3 for 79 bucks and it's by far the best headset I've used. Battery lasts ages. Made of solid, study, aluminum. Love em.

r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->
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iaesthetic_ • 9 months ago

Live and die by Hyperx cloud. The cloud three wireless is the best gaming headset I’ve used and it’s one of the only gaming headsets that gets the stamp of approval by audiophiles

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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iaesthetic_ • 9 months ago

Got em on sale for $135 at best buy

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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ICallFireStaff • 6 months ago

I’m returning mine tbh. It sounds fine, but I’m getting pretty consistent occurrences of the game sound sounding like a robot

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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ICallFireStaff • 6 months ago

Experiences will vary. I like it for the most part except for the persistent sound issue. Do you need a mic on the headset?

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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-kahmi- • 6 months ago

I've read people saying it sounds bad, personally I like it and it is very comfortable, last year I tried the alpha wireless and the battery last forever but comfort was worse and the 120h of the cloud 3 is already plenty

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Key-Sign3420 • 2 months ago

thank you that helped me too i just got it for my gf bday and was testing it before the big day, that's so dumb tho i have a cloud 3 wireless it work fine with all ports...., question have you tried it on a ps4 ? cuz that's what my gf using i'm worried it won't connect to the ps4 usb or something

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

The HyperX Cloud 3 S is what the regular, non-S headset should have been. The standard Cloud 3 has a somewhat overly neutral sound, especially for those coming from the second version. In the 3 S, the bass is present, not overwhelming, but clearly there, and a bit of extra treble has also been added. That alone is great news. On top of that, it now supports Bluetooth with an incredible 200-hour battery life. Another excellent addition is that the headset stores your EQ settings in its own memory, so your sound profile remains consistent across Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and even on consoles. It's also a pleasant surprise that the headset is available in white, not just the usual black-and-red color scheme. The microphone has also seen some improvements if you compare it with the Cloud 2, even though it was already great in the regular Cloud 3.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

The microphone is way better than the one on the Cloud 2 Wireless. Watch some video about the non-S 3 Wireless microphone, you will hear it. The 3 S is very similar to the 3.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Someone in the comments says it is bad, but my experience is different. The spatial awareness is excellent in CS2 (i have 3500+ hours). I can pinpoint sound directions with centimeter-level accuracy. I also loved the Cloud 2 Wireless in this regard, and I don't feel any difference between the two.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Yeah, it is a little bit loose, but not an issue.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Afaik only the Cloud 3 S has on-board memory to save the EQ via hardware, not just software. So if you are playing on a console mainly, then i would pick the 3 S. It is very good for gaming and music as well.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

I used the Cloud 3 Wireless, the Cloud 2 Wireless and the Cloud 3 S Wireless. My order is sound wise: Cloud 3 S Wireless > Cloud 2 Wireless > Cloud 3 Wireless. I had to use EQ with the 3 Wireless, but it is not needed (for me) with the Cloud 3 S Wireless.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Cloud 3 S is the best (for me), very clear sound with good, but not overpovered bass. Cloud 2 Wireless has good bass, but it is a little bit muddy for my taste after i tried the Cloud 3 S. Cloud 3 Wireless has very clear sound but lacks bass without software EQ.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

I still have my Cloud 2 Wireless, i have one HP and one Kingston Cloud 2 Wireless, and they are both fine after 2-3 years of use. Cloud 3 S is more comfortable, has better sound, better battery and of course on-board memory and bluetooth connection. For me the Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless jump was meh, i was not impressed, thats why i sent it back and tried the 3 S. The Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless jump is very noticable, i main the Cloud 3 S now for competitive gaming and music as well.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 22 days ago

You can't connect your headset directly. I played 3500 hrs in CS:GO/CS2, and i haven't noticed any delay between my wired headphones vs. Cloud 2 Wireless / Cloud 3 Wireless / Cloud 3S Wireless (or the Fractal Scape)

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

I tried all of them (alongside with the Fractal Scape) and for me, the 3 S is the best. Alpha and Cloud 2 has too much bass, non-S 3 too little and i need the bluetooth connection sometimes. But i still love my wired Cloud 2 and Cloud 2 Wireless.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Dunno man, for me the bass of the Cloud 2 Wireless often overpowers the mids and highs, and not in a good way and i don't want run EQ softwares to fix it, especially because i use the headset on my laptop and my console as well. I loved my Cloud 2 and Cloud 2 Wireless, but after trying other headphones in and out house, they sound a bit muffled. And RTINGS and other measurements are matching with my feelings. But of course the whole headphone stuff can be very subjective even if you have the measurements, i just wrote down my feelings after i used Cloud 2 -> Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

The microphone is way better than the one on the Cloud 2 Wireless. Watch some video about the non-S 3 Wireless microphone, you will hear it. The 3 S is very similar to the 3.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Someone in the comments says it is bad, but my experience is different. The spatial awareness is excellent in CS2 (i have 3500+ hours). I can pinpoint sound directions with centimeter-level accuracy. I also loved the Cloud 2 Wireless in this regard, and I don't feel any difference between the two.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Afaik only the Cloud 3 S has on-board memory to save the EQ via hardware, not just software. So if you are playing on a console mainly, then i would pick the 3 S. It is very good for gaming and music as well.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

I used the Cloud 3 Wireless, the Cloud 2 Wireless and the Cloud 3 S Wireless. My order is sound wise: Cloud 3 S Wireless > Cloud 2 Wireless > Cloud 3 Wireless. I had to use EQ with the 3 Wireless, but it is not needed (for me) with the Cloud 3 S Wireless.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Cloud 3 S is the best (for me), very clear sound with good, but not overpovered bass. Cloud 2 Wireless has good bass, but it is a little bit muddy for my taste after i tried the Cloud 3 S. Cloud 3 Wireless has very clear sound but lacks bass without software EQ.

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

I still have my Cloud 2 Wireless, i have one HP and one Kingston Cloud 2 Wireless, and they are both fine after 2-3 years of use. Cloud 3 S is more comfortable, has better sound, better battery and of course on-board memory and bluetooth connection. For me the Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless jump was meh, i was not impressed, thats why i sent it back and tried the 3 S. The Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless jump is very noticable, i main the Cloud 3 S now for competitive gaming and music as well.

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kondorarpi • 22 days ago

You can't connect your headset directly. I played 3500 hrs in CS:GO/CS2, and i haven't noticed any delay between my wired headphones vs. Cloud 2 Wireless / Cloud 3 Wireless / Cloud 3S Wireless (or the Fractal Scape)

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kondorarpi • 4 months ago

Dunno man, for me the bass of the Cloud 2 Wireless often overpowers the mids and highs, and not in a good way and i don't want run EQ softwares to fix it, especially because i use the headset on my laptop and my console as well. I loved my Cloud 2 and Cloud 2 Wireless, but after trying other headphones in and out house, they sound a bit muffled. And RTINGS and other measurements are matching with my feelings. But of course the whole headphone stuff can be very subjective even if you have the measurements, i just wrote down my feelings after i used Cloud 2 -> Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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LuckyCross • 5 months ago

I second that recommendation. Had mine for a while now and it's been a blast.

r/pcmasterrace • Asking for headset recommendation ->
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Mayank_j • 10 months ago

since uve already tried a b+ headphone i'd say return to the roots and get him a Hyper X Cloud 3 Wireless, if he prefers a v shape sound, ie bassy and sharp at the same time he could try the Could 2 wireless ik what these guys will tell u to get, audeze maxwell, senn pc38x, hd 490, he 1000se, hd 800s, 560s, dt 1990, jt1, zeus elite, skip these ur guy doesnt want hi fidelity sound just needs game audio btw what games is he playing? if its COD i can understand y he didnt like the above, but yeah it would also feel sharp in apex sometimes

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Genuinely good gaming headphones? ->
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mitchellnash92 • 10 months ago

Maxwell is great but has comfort issues as others have stated. If you have the ability to try and return, I would do that with them. I have the Logitech G Pro X2 and can't really fault them to be honest. A quick search has the Logitechs on Amazon for $300. JB Hi Fi will price match if you use their chat bot so you can do that too if you like. They're fairly boomy in their bass so not the absolute best for FPS if you want to be a try hard, but they will serve you just fine. A bit of a cheaper price bracket is Hyper X headsets, which will probably get me downvoted in this sub but I quite like them. The Cloud 3 Wireless is a decent headset that is a bit cheaper than the Maxwell and the Logitech. I swear by the build quality and how they're just a "solid" set of gaming headphones.

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No_Forever6413 • 3 months ago

Heard people having problem with that with cloud 3 wireless, i tried them personaly and had same problem.

r/buildapc • Are there gaming headsets with built in (hardware) 7.1? ->
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PlushTav • 6 months ago

Default sound is not so good, you need to tweak it (with equalizer apo for example). Once done, the sound is very good, and the mic is awesome. You can also improve comfort using others earpad. I recommend it so far.

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PlushTav • 6 months ago

Tested a lot of headset <200€, and this one is my best. You will not regret it ! I had it for 53€ few weeks ago, maybe wait for a discount !

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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Rice-Fist • 4 months ago

I have the Atlas Air, and they're pretty good. No issues but won't work wireless with Xbox. The Stealth Pros I had issues like mic and random disconnects, but the best sound for fps. If you dont want Turtle Beach, I recommend Hyperx Cloud 3 wireless S or Logitech a50 gen5 if you want all the bells and whistles of a gaming heaset along with an open back sounding headset.

r/TurtleBeach • Should I get a new headset ->
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Stringerbell44 • 6 months ago

Currently im using the cloud 3 wired. I used to prefer wireless before wired but after switching from logitech astro a50 gen 5 to hyperx cloud 3 wired i really like the wired version. But if you really want a wireless one i would choose the hyperx cloud 3 wireless. Good battery, decent mic and great sound.

r/HyperX • I want to buy a wireless headset for gaming that works on Ps4 and Pc, What do you recommend? ->
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ThatOne-Pancake • 9 months ago

Hi is this the one you're talking about? Unfortunately all those other ones aren't on this site [headset ](https://gyazo.com/14198b6d19d7e2c5fd4a484f7854f829)

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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ThatOne-Pancake • 9 months ago

Tyyy I had to buy it from this site but as long as it's the same one I'm happy

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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Themmes • 5 months ago

I was talking about replacing it altogether, not about a temporary fix. But if a wireless is more appealing to u get the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless.

r/pcmasterrace • Asking for headset recommendation ->
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Titan3465 • about 2 months ago

Yes! I love my Cloud IIs. I've had my pair for 8 years now and I'm sadly thinking or retiring them soon. I bought the wireless Hyper X Cloud III wireless last year and I hated them so much I returned them. I wanna go wireless but I don't know what to get. A part of me just wants to get 10 years out of these headphones lol.

r/HyperX • Best headset ->
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TrypelZ • 3 months ago

Would really appreciate a DM when it arrives, interested about Mic quality and overall sound. Have the Cloud 3 wireless and i like them but always thought they miss something

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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TrypelZ • 3 months ago

I did, as i dont game on PC anymore. They work out of the box, even the base station volume/mute. My only culprit as i said was that the headband is smaller then on the Cloud 3 wireless and presses on my head. I think most of the extra $$$ you pay are because of the base station cause sound wise they are nothing special. I like the Cloud 3‘s more

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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TrypelZ • 3 months ago

i am pretty picky and i would say just get the Cloud 3 Wireless S, you can EQ them on PC to your liking and the EQ sticks to the headset so you have it on PS5 aswell. The Alpha 2 is not worth the 150-200€ price increase over those.

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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TrypelZ • 3 months ago

I had the alpha 2 for 2 days and returned them, bought the Cloud 3 Wireless S ( coming from cloud 3 wireless ) and it sounds better then both the Alpha 2 and the normal 3 Wireless. Enough bass for my taste, very good highs and mids. Also i payed 105€ for the 3 Wireless S compared to 300€ for the Alpha 2

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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TrypelZ • 3 months ago

The difference between the Cloud 3 Wireless and the "S" Version in terms of base is easily noticable. But you wont get Skullcandy Crusher like bass out of them haha

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vpmsvp • 6 months ago

Dude, I have it and I bought it about 2 weeks ago. So far I have nothing to complain about. I honestly think it's worth it. I paid R$542.00 BRL. The only thing that might be "a defect" is the fact that the microphone is very clean, but a little robotic. (But I imagine this is standard for wireless headphones) I saw several microphone tests and found the Cloud 3 to be better in terms of microphones than the HyperX Alpha. Well, to recap, I think it's very good, it's worth it. 120 hours of batteries is more than enough

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vpmsvp • 6 months ago

Another possible issue is that even at maximum I didn't find the audio to be that loud, but it's not a problem either, using FX SOUND it's perfectly good and controllable, I don't see the need for it to be louder than that.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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xKingtoony • 6 months ago

I would say hyperx cloud 3 wireless for wireless and austrian audio pg16 for wired. My all time favorite is the sennheiser game one bcoz at that time I couldnt afford pc38x. It is very durable, after 5 yrs of gaming it still in good condition.

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best cheap gaming headset – Hidden gems or avoid budget options? ->
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bryrod • 9 months ago

Yeppp. I game daily and charge it from 30% - 100% every 2 or so months. Only downside is the radio signal dies if I leave my room but doesn’t really matter

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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00zoNL • 9 months ago

Would go for hyper x cloud wireless, its good sound good mic and not over expensive, arround 100 a 120.

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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00zoNL • 9 months ago

Depents with what you compare, i cant complain i hear the footsteps loud and clear in a fps. Also music sounds good. Maybe it depent on wich one, i have one of the latest cloud 3.

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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Alternative-Art8792 • 27 days ago

Hyper X Cloud variants are typically what I recommend.

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Alternative-Art8792 • 23 days ago

Yeah honestly you'll have a hard time beating them for that price. Here's a review of them from someone else: [https://www.reddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/19dv8z3/cloud\_3\_honest\_review/](https://www.reddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/19dv8z3/cloud_3_honest_review/)

r/buildapc • Good Budget Headset Under 100$ ->
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AnubisOK • about 1 month ago

Hyperx Cloud 3, the best in quality-price. In more professional audio, Audio-Technica M50x.

r/Battlefield • to those understand audio, which one should we choose? ->
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Apiggiewitdahoodie • 4 months ago

All I can attest to is the hinges on these things break easy as hell lmao They both sound crispy. The 3 is the one that doesn't soundbas crispy.

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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

So I’ve had these OG g pros not x for 5 years. Got them when they first came out in 2019 for 100$. Well I really liked them. Prime day deals had them 69$. Ordered them up and the audio is worse? What’s the deal here? I play bf2042 a lot. My original g pros using the dac and dts enabled in windows spatial settings sounded fantastic. I could hear people from all directions fine. Well this new dac for the pro X has it only through g hub. It sounds muffled. The foot steps are literally non existent and all I hear is explosions and gun fire across the map but before had no problem. Fiddled with the eq got it to sound slightly better but it’s not even in the realm of the g pro using the windows setting for dts. I paid for a license years back as I didn’t realize they made just a g pro non x. Wondered for years why I had no surround setting in g hub. Any fix before I return these things? Not trying to spend an arm and leg and feel I just wasted $$ because despite the condition of the 5 year old g pros they work fine and sound great still I just figured it was a good time to buy a backup on sale and was torn on the cloud iii vs these but had good luck with the previous set. G hub was uninstalled and reinstalled the latest version before plugging them in. Also the blue voice…. In 5 years are very competitive gaming. Never once heard someone say I sound weird. Or bad. Or anything. Now using the blue voice everyone says I sound weird and completely different.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

If I switch the actual dac to the older g pro dac I can used spatial audio and still retain the ghub functionality. I think it’s a crap solution though. It shouldn’t be this way. And I use a Logitech mouse and keyboard as well and have for quite some time. If I just used the onboard audio without the dac they sound better too. I’m ordering several headsets. Gonna return which I don’t like and keep one. So far I’ve got the cloud iii and might try the senheiser set for 160. We’ll see what happens.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

I actually think I’m gonna try the cloud iii and return whichever one sounds worse. I see complaints on those but they’re a newer set for the same price. On my OG g pros I can use atmos and all the spatial settings while retaining ghub eq and mic settings. They just don’t have the blue voice which I really don’t care for anyway now after trying it. And no surround option through ghub. I figured they’d be better or atleast the same through g hub but not this LOL in bf2042 people can litterally run on concrete inside a building right next to me and I can’t hear them. That’s an absolute deal breaker for me cause I could hear people across the room on the g pro non x with dts enabled through spatial setting in windows. It’s like they forced you to use ghub with the pro x to have dts and it’s a downgrade now. WHY LOL

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus for pc is to get some non gaming headphones. I’m good with that. We’ll see how these other ones sound I’m sure I’ll have to do some tweaking to the eq. I see complaints about the cloud iii but others swear by em. We’ll see what happens. Praise the lord for free Amazon returns lol.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

I’m still going to give them a chance and am trying a few drive related things. However. I did receive the cloud iii. Still have rather low volume but. I do think they sound better in a way cause the surround sound actually seems better. But not loud enough. But! These things are super super comfortable in comparison to the g pro. Not that the g pro wasn’t. Build quality definitely goes to the g pro though they feel better built. Gonna spend a week using each of these after I get some other things dialed in.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

Pro X. It sounds way better using equalizer apo. Now they are plenty loud. Sound quality though. I got the cloud iii. And I gotta say. They don’t feel as premium as the pro X but man they are super comfortable and have some good surround or imaging. I think the pro X sounds better generally. But I like the surround better on the cloud iii. Not so muddy I have to turn bass down on the pro X. Both sound very good though using equalizer apo.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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B1GJ4Y421 • 4 months ago

I’ve honestly tried everything at this point. Equalizer apo and peace gui. Nothing works except turning off dts completely. I used different drivers using with ghub and without and Think I’m gonna send these back. I got the cloud iii. And while I objectively think the 69.99 for the g pro x is better deal than the same price for the cloud iii. I like the sound and comfort more on the cloud iii. Both great headsets otherwise and the pro X feels more premium but the cloud doesn’t feel cheap by any means it’s metal too. Just much lighter. I even used them plugged directly to motherboard without the dac. The clouds have less bass. But more like middle and treble even trying to match them eq wise they sound different. They sound more full and bright or natural. Where as the g pro x sound like im in a theater or something.

r/LogitechG • 5 years later. Decided for the g pro x. What is happening? ->
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BabyMonsteR_666 • 3 months ago

Agreed I have tried the cloud3s but it’s missing like I don’t feel like I’m using the headphones at their 100% of volume

r/HyperX • Anyone got the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 ? ->
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Born_Dragonfly1096 • 4 months ago

Clamp in Cloud 3 is fine. The other commentor forgets that it's a new headset. Cloud 2 also had clamp pressure when I first bought it. So does every headset on the planet. You will need to loosen the headset by either using it for a few weeks or putting it over a headset holder or just some books. Overall the Cloud 3 comfort is way better than Cloud 2. Having said that, I prefer Cloud Alpha's comfort to these 2. The ear cups of the alpha are so thick and nice

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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BugFatClock • about 1 month ago

I used a cloud II for a few years, started flaking and got a cloud III because number bigger + on sale (both were wired and i did not use the headset mic). Sound quality feels the same to me, ill have to see how this one handles with age but OOTB its comfy (MAYBE comfier than the 2 not sure). Overall, both will treat you well

r/HyperX • Need help choosing between HyperX Cloud 2 vs Cloud 3 – (mostly for PC, PS5, streaming, and entertainment) ->
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Cujoman187 • about 1 month ago

Most of the ones you just listed are double or almost triple the cost of the Cloud 2's too. So how about some that cost around $100 or less instead of $150-200+ I don't mind my Cloud 2's but if I can find something better for a reasonable price I'm game. I've tried the Cloud 3's and they aren't as loud as the Cloud 2's so I returned those. They also advertised the 3's come with DTS but according to Hyperx the DTS is already built into the USB cable which the Xbox doesn't recognize. I'm currently sitting here looking at the FiiO JT1 box that I'm waiting for the UPS guy to come pick up since I'm returning those too. Everyone said those were supposed to sound so great and they sound way worse than my Cloud 2's do! I even bought a boom mic cord for the FiiO JT1 since I was sure this had to be the best ones so far and now I'm gonna probably be stuck with a $25 cord I can't use on anything else! IDK I'm still waiting to get the cord then I'm going to see if I can return that as well. I'm wanting the best budget headphones I can get for ARC Raiders. So any lower priced recommendations are welcome. They just need to sound better than my Cloud 2's. They also need to have a microphone. Preferably a boom mic.

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Cybernut93088 • 24 days ago

I have a hyperx cloud 3 headset and owned a pair of cloud 2s before that. For a cheap set, I would go with 2s myself. Being an older model, they are a bit cheaper than the 3s and still have that comfort and sturdy build quality. I haven't owned the cloudx. How are those?

r/xbox • Best Wired Headphones for Xbox? ->
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duduz11n- • 7 months ago

>Most of the praise seems to be for the older Kingston-made Cloud 2, but from what I can tell, only the HP-branded versions are available now. Are they the same quality? Or should I avoid the newer ones? I think they’re pretty much the same thing, but I’ve seen a lot of people in this sub trash-talking the HP-branded versions. Personally, I got a Cloud Alpha S from HP back in 2023, and I’ve had zero issues with it—so I’m not really sure what the hate’s about. As for the Cloud 3’s mic, yeah, it’s really good. But on PS5, the mic quality ends up sounding worse because you can’t adjust the hertz settings there. In my opinion, the Cloud 3 is the better choice overall—especially because of its improved mic and battery life. That said, the Cloud 2 might still have a slight edge in sound quality for FPS games, so if competitive gaming is your top priority, that’s worth considering. I dont think that the USB-A or USB-C will be a problem.

r/HyperX • Need help choosing between HyperX Cloud 2 vs Cloud 3 – (mostly for PC, PS5, streaming, and entertainment) ->
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Electrical_Ant_6229 • 5 months ago

I went with the HyperX cloud 3 and they were dogshit!!! Then I did some googling and found the right equalizer settings for the hyperX equalizer app and it made a huge difference. Night and day

r/HuntShowdown • What are some good headphones for hunt? (with a microphone) ->
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ErrorcMix • 4 months ago

Ngl it sounds bad out of the box on cs2 (imo). I have the cloud 3. I had to use my old cloud 2 sound card to make it sound better

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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flanaganapuss • 12 months ago

They are the ones that almost look like pilot headset actually. There’s a cloud 2 abd 3 already as well though both will do just as well for you honestly. The mic is also solid. Hard to beat the value on the first one if you are looking in a budget. Otherwise I’d recommended the newer one, or even the cloud 2. It has adapters that work nicely for both pc and console and has a surround sound control on pc via usb https://a.co/d/agrcwgC

r/DayzXbox • What headset would you recommend? ->
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FLCK3R • 4 months ago

Cloud 3 if u have the budget Nice upgrade and mic is so much better

r/HyperX • Which ones are really worth it? ->
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Forsaken_Advice9901 • about 1 month ago

I highly recommend the new Cloud 3 S. It's my first gaming headset in around 5 years, I started using audiophile headphones/IEMs around then (Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Hifiman, Fiio, Xenns, etc.). The tuning is very neutral and the new drivers are great. Even though I have a ton of wired headphones/IEMs, I find myself grabbing these for gaming and music more often the any of my other sets. Here are some helpful reviews as well: Headphones.com https://youtu.be/XDCohM8uNF0?si=_MnjJgKx1kO3RzLZ GadetryTech https://youtu.be/sN-MUaR9zeM?si=2rH2flH3cscLOGZO

r/HeadphoneAdvice • First audiophile headphones for gaming / music? ->
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funkmachinego • 9 months ago

This is the answer right here OP. The HyperX Cloud 3s have insane battery life, really low latency wireless and good sound. It also has awesome mic monitoring (which is important to me since I hate the muffled sound of my voice when talking with over ear headphones). I’ve had my set since 2023 and they’re made like a tank, too. For sound quality, they’re pretty great out of the box. But if you want to tinker with the audio, I would recommend skipping the equalizer on the HyperX app and would instead suggest using Equalizer APO and Peace. Otherwise the HyperX app equalizer can introduce a tiny bit of latency. Not a big deal but if you’re extremely sensitive to audio delay, it can be noticeable.

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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funkmachinego • 8 months ago

I have tried wired. Honestly never really felt the need to. Wireless has worked flawlessly for me. With the battery lasting so long, concerns about it dying have been pretty nonexistent. When turning it on, a voice will notify you if the battery is low. That usually means you can still get one or two gaming sessions in before needing to charge. The wireless connection is 2.4 GHz so latency is pretty non-existent and it has great range. I’ve been able to go to the kitchen 3 rooms away and still had good reception.

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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Ghostyyyyyyyyyyq • 10 months ago

Hyper x cloud 3. Love mine

r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->
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Ghostyyyyyyyyyyq • 10 months ago

Hyper cloud 3 or 2 I have the 3 & there my fav headset I ever owned but I heard the 2 is good as well! Both way under $200

r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->
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Historical_Fold787 • about 2 months ago

HyperX Cloud III, fantastic once EQd

r/PcBuild • What are the best gaming headsets you guys currently own and recommend ->
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justablip89 • 4 months ago

Literally just returned this headset, the mic was awful out of box without EQ and the software was horrible and crashed all the time needing fresh installs. Got the hyperx cloud III s; same sound quality and better mic out of box

r/steelseries • The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best headset I’ve ever tried, and used. ->
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K14_Deploy • 7 months ago

Gaming headsets need to be: -easy to drive even with controller DACs and mobile devices, both of which are very common devices when using them -durable enough to not fall apart if thrown (this happens) -inexpensive All of these requirements generally contradict absolute sound quality. There are better ones like the Audeze Maxwell but they're not cheap, though HyperX tends to have pretty good sound in my experience (if you ignore the mic quality, they're not great there).

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K14_Deploy • 7 months ago

I haven't really used a Steelseries, I've heard good thing about them but I don't use one. HyperX does sometimes do rebrands of existing headphones, like the Cloud 2 is a Takstar Pro 80 (very similar to the Beyernamic DT770 Pro) with a microphone and the Cloud Orbit is basically an Audeze Mobius without Bluetooth (the Orbit S also removes the head tracking) for less money. The Alpha and Cloud 3 are their own designs and generally also have pretty good sound quality without being expensive.

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Why are gaming headphones not as good? ->
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Kou9992 • 10 months ago

They're terrible. Literally Temu trash. Good headphones plus the DualSense mic are definitely better than this, and that goes for all the GameStop branded headsets. That said, there really aren't any half decent headsets at that price point. If you move up to the $30 to $65 range you can find a lot of good stuff like Astro A10, Logitech G432 or G435, HyperX Cloud III or Cloud Stinger 2, or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. But keep in mind that these are still budget headsets with the quality to match. They'll beat out the DualSense mic, but might not match the audio quality of your headphones depending on what you have. Edit: Also worth noting that everyone who has said anything positive about these so far have a vested financial interest in convincing people to buy this garbage. Stonkbros love anything GS puts out regardless of quality.

r/GameStop • Is this headset good or should I splurge for the $25 one? ->
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lazyTurtle7969 • 9 months ago

The Hyper X cloud 3s or alpha have consistently been solid choices

r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->
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Looking-4-stuff • 6 months ago

Second and third this. If it’s PC, the side tone thing isn’t an issue. I have also the same headsets for Xbox cause why not? Little bit of side tone there but bare noticeable. I’ve used and purchased so many headsets….A50’s, Hyper X cloud 3’s… these are the best headsets for FPS footsteps, music, sound - it all.

r/buildapc • The Best Gaming Headset to Buy Now? ->
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MEX1927 • 5 months ago

I just bought the cloud 3 and I'm enjoying it so far. The sound card sounded weird but the jack audio is great, at least for me. Unfortunately I can't help you, but I'm interested in what bothered you on the cloud 3.

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mixergrass • 5 months ago

i just bought them. they're pretty good and with the prime day discount ($70) i would recommend them. i would advise 3 things though: the bass is not as good as the cloud 2 but it's still there, buggy software (you'll need to restart ur pc after updating it), and you can't use other headphones with the same usb thing or else you'll have to unplug it and replug it which is annoying. besides that though, they're better in pretty much every regard and will give u a edge in gaming. it's easier to track the opps with this than cloud 2. and the mic is actually really good. only problem is you might cringe when you hear ur own voice in crystal clear quality if u run some tests with it.

r/HyperX • Need help choosing between HyperX Cloud 2 vs Cloud 3 – (mostly for PC, PS5, streaming, and entertainment) ->
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MR_FOXtf2 • 5 months ago

I've had my current headset for around 5-6 years (Razer Kraken 7.1). While they still work, they're nearing the end of their life as they're held on by hopes and dreams. I've tried replacing them with HyperX cloud 3, but the sound was really muffled, and the balance of audio volume was weird in hunt, so I swiftly returned them. Instead of more trial and error, I want to ask you hunters what do you recommend for hunt. My requirements are that they should cost around 75 euro (or less), they should have a built in microphone, and shouldn't be worse than my current headphones in terms of audio quality. I'd really appreciate the help, since I don't have any knowledge on that matter, and I don't want to have the current ones break down without having backup ones

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MR_FOXtf2 • 5 months ago

I tried a lot of things in the eq, but none of them worked

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MR_FOXtf2 • 5 months ago

As I've said in the post, I've purchased cloud 3 and promptly returned it

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MR_FOXtf2 • 5 months ago

As I've said in the post, I've purchased them and returned them afterwards

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MR_FOXtf2 • 5 months ago

When I had them, they had slightly muffled sounds, but I could live with that. When I played hunt the volume balance was atrocious. My own shots were deafening and I could barely hear incoming shots. Once I killed someone with an explosive barrel, and I could barely hear their death scream, when normally at that distance even a barrel couldn't make that sound less obvious

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MusicResident • 2 months ago

I tried Cloud 3 , razer blackshark v2 pros, and razer Krakens with hypersense. I went with the Razer Krakens.

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best $150 Gaming Headphones ->
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Muted-Lengthiness684 • 4 months ago

Whatever you do just dont buy the III’s

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Muted-Lengthiness684 • 4 months ago

Its absurd, so much faulty copies, all my friends IIIs came in faulty, i sent it back and they’re struggling to send a new one

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my2dumbledores • 3 months ago

The Cloud 2 are notorious for ridiculous amounts of muddy bass. With the issue being a significantly raised area around 300khz (which adds significant "thickness"). The Cloud 3 simple needs a little nudge in the subbass and in the lower treble, but is a much nicer "base" FR to work with than the old Cloud 2. And the Cloud 2 was just a rebadged Takstar Pro 80. Great for it's time, but outclassed nowadays.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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NoCoffee4246 • 6 months ago

All gaming headsets are average at best. Better to get a good pair of normal headphones like beyerdynamic, bose, Sony etc and you can buy mics that attach with 3m tape. If that's too much to spend, The HyperX Cloud III are probably the best 'gaming' headset for the money. Decent sound quality and mic isn't bad. Should be 50-70 gbp/eur/usd

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Only-Andrew • 4 months ago

Just a quick heads up - HyperX Cloud 3s aren't really all that bassy if at all, which I have found to disappoint many people online, so if you're looking for a more traditional yet still good sounding headset (to the untrained ears at least), maybe look for the HyperX Cloud Alphas instead, or maybe even the Cloud 2s (more boomy, or bassy if you will). These two picks of mine will probably sound better to you, and apart from the earcups (both) which eventually peel and the volume wheel on the Alphas (both of which you can easily and cheaply replace if it gives up on you), you'll get something that not only sounds quite good, is very comfortable, and has a sorta decent mic, you'll also get something that's built really well so it actually lasts. Btw. for more info that you can still hopefully digest easily enough, check out the recommendations by [Rtings.com](http://Rtings.com) (not a typo), they've got nice top-recommendation lists, nice reviews, and if you need it, a bunch of statistics and metrics and whatnot that they use to test things objectively. Have a nice day :)

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Pretty-Animator-6573 • 3 months ago

The wireless one can take any usb-c cable and that length can change on which you use for it and can be used while charging. the non-wireless hyperx 3 has about 4 feet without usb-c dongle cable. the dongle cable is a little over 4 ft and so if you use both the headset attached cable with the dongle cable it goes to around 8 ft or so.

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Pretty-Animator-6573 • 3 months ago

The wireless one can take any usb-c cable and that length can change on which you use for it and can be used while charging. the non-wireless hyperx 3 has about 4 feet without usb-c dongle cable. the dongle cable is a little over 4 ft and so if you use both the headset attached cable with the dongle cable it goes to around 8 ft or so.

r/HyperX • HyperX Cloud Wireless III S: What the Cloud III Should Have Been ->
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Public-Market-2271 • 26 days ago

Headset inalámbrico o de cable En extremetech yo me comprépara un hyper X cloud 3 y me salieron como en 30 rojos Están bastante sólidos y se ve q van a durar

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raizen0106 • about 1 month ago

fwiw i got the cloud 3 delivered yesterday and am using it when i get on discord. it feels a little too quiet but the comfort is great. haven't tried comparing music listening extensively but i think my HD 599SE is better

r/buildapcsales • [Headphones] Drop + EPOS H3X Gaming Headset | Audiophile | Headphones | Closed Back Headphones | Drop $20 + tax + Shipping ->
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Resident-Current2992 • 11 months ago

I used to have a Rig headset and it was so uncomfortable on my ears. The band that stretches across the inside also leaves a strong dent in your hair. I have never been happier since switching to a pair of hypercloud III’s. Do not buy these.

r/buildapcsales • [Headset] RIG - 900 MAX HX Wireless Gaming Headset $124.99 ($249.99-$125) Best Buy ->
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ryta1203 • 4 months ago

Just for future reference for anyone, my Cloud II just broke so I bought some Cloud III and it's a massive downgrade imo. The III feel cheap and the sound quality is terrible.

r/HyperX • Need help choosing between HyperX Cloud 2 vs Cloud 3 – (mostly for PC, PS5, streaming, and entertainment) ->
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Senior-Poobs • 10 months ago

HyperX cloud, all the way up to 3 I can attest to them being good headsets as I’ve owned them all at some point.

r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->
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seoyeons_pillow • 4 months ago

I've had the Cloud 2 since 2021 and it's still the best headset I've had and works perfectly. I recently got the Cloud 3 and those felt uncomfortable. I didn't notice any difference tbh, other than the weird shape and how it felt. I returned it and swapped back to the Cloud 2.

r/HyperX • Which ones are really worth it? ->
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Sevyen • about 1 month ago

What headset you recommend? Currently have a hypercloud 2 and it´s breaking down as I´ve got it for 8 years now lol, bought the hypercloud 3 and it´s whack, literally feeling pressure on my ears and the microphone is bad. Tried arctic steelseries and even that one felt like pressure on my ears.

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Sevyen • about 1 month ago

Fully overear or barely overear? If first its hyper cloud x2 otherwise it's probably 3.

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shidmytids • 10 months ago

Just went through this same battle myself and ended up paying 25$ MORE for the Arctis Pros for comfort and allegedly better sound quality. Just came from hyper X Cloud 3 and these def bring the "wow" factor. Still recommend these over the Nova pros for music on phone and PC and story games?

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SILE3NCE • 10 months ago

I honestly don't think the Cloud 3 are worth the extra money. The only scenario I can think of is if you're a professional player and want to sacrifice the overall sound quality to hear an extra footstep or two. Even in that scenario the Cloud II wins, it's the most used headset in FPS eSports. About the Cloud II microphone. It's one of the best microphones i've used. Your voice sounds crisp and clear even if you're speaking lower. It's a highly sensitive device and I see many MANY people on YouTube doing "mic tests" with the microphone almost inside their mouths. That's not how you use a Cloud microphone. Keep it a little further away from your mouth but facing it directly. This will avoid blows and air. The best position is usually lower, next to your chin about 4 fingers away.

r/HyperX • [Mini Review] I bought the HyperX Cloud II in 2024 to use on my PS5 ->
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SpongeBazSquirtPants • 11 months ago

I have the Cloud 3s and I’m struggling to get stereo sound in Rust to work on them. Can you imagine how much more difficult the game is if you can’t work out which direction a sound is coming from?

r/playrust • I need a good headset for rust no budget limit ->
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suntzu4fun • 2 months ago

I see Razer Kraken V4 X is available on amazon for 6k and I can grab them for 5.5k using the card discount. How are they in terms of mic quality? And also they look small as compared to Hyper X and even Red gear, now I haven't seen them irl but I have seen streamers use it.

r/Indiangamers • Looking for gaming headphone recommendations under ₹5k - Current Redgear Cosmo 7.1 user ->
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suntzu4fun • 2 months ago

Thanks everyone for all the valuable suggestions and feedback! Ended up going with the HyperX Cloud III - managed to grab them for ₹5.5k on Amazon with an SBI card discount. Honestly wouldn't have discovered this option without all your recommendations and insights! Really appreciate the community help! 🎧

r/Indiangamers • Looking for gaming headphone recommendations under ₹5k - Current Redgear Cosmo 7.1 user ->
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suntzu4fun • about 2 months ago

Hey there! Just received them yesterday, the mic quality is pretty good! Somehow they make you sound deeper xD The overall sound of these headphones is also great but they are not too base heavy, coming from redgear I found them not as loud but they are sufficient (for example, I use to keep redgear at 10-17 volume on windows, but I'm keeping cloud 3s in the 20-25 range, which is still pretty good) The only thing that I found weird is that on discord, my friends said that there's some distortion which doesn't happen anywhere else. Also a huge plus point is their weight, they are super light weight and comfortable.

r/Indiangamers • Looking for gaming headphone recommendations under ₹5k - Current Redgear Cosmo 7.1 user ->
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takeheedyoungheathen • about 1 month ago

I have the HyperX Cloud 3 headset and I love it! I have the wired version but they make a wireless version too. I can wear it for hours and it won’t give me a headache like other headsets do and it fits my head well. Sound quality is great too!

r/GirlGamers • What is the best wireless gaming headset you'd recommend buying currently? ->
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TaylorMadeMane • 6 months ago

I've been using the ss arctis nova pros. The 350 monsters, I'm going back to the cloud3 now that the s is released. They just sound more precise with fps. Make sure you update the firmware and eq using negenutiy. My cloud 3s are best sounding headset I've ever tried tbh.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
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terrafox8000 • about 1 month ago

The only good thing razer have is mouse and mousepad, i tried my first razer headset (Barracuda X), and i notice the design failure, broke the headband adjustment in two days, 3months to receive a new one with RMA, same problem again in less than 24hs... I bought a hyperx cloud iii, and now i use the Barracuda only on my bed

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the_hat_madder • 10 months ago

For a Logitech headset look at the: - G435 - G535 - G Pro X wired or wireless (version 1, not 2) Other gaming headsets include: - JBL Quantum One - Sennheiser Game One - HyperX Cloud III - Razer Barracuda - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X or 7X - Turtle Beach Atlas Air. The tradeoff on all of this are the same: buggy apps, poor audio/mic quality and/or poor longevity. If you want a better experience I suggest getting a USB mic like the JLab Talk and pair it with audiophile headphones like: - Philips Fidelio X2HR - Sennheiser HD 560S - Philips SHP9500 - Sennheiser HD 599

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TorqueG88 • about 2 months ago

Think it’s worth? Bought a set of HyperX Cloud 3s for $90 but they’re missing an important mute feature I’m looking for so I’m open to trying these out and returning the Cloud 3’s if they’re a good set.

r/buildapcsales • [Headset][Refurbished] Logitech PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Headset Black or White $129.99 ->
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WhenDuvzCry • 25 days ago

I’ve had plenty of expensive headsets but got a hyper x cloud 3 for $75 and it’s my favorite one yet

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WorthBase919 • 3 months ago

I like the hyper x cloud 3, very comfortable, good sound quality and great battery life.

r/playstation • I need a new pair of gaming headphones for my PS5 and am thinking of getting the Razer Kaira. Are they worth it ->
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zainsudan • 9 months ago

The Hyberx cloud III is a great option

r/GamingLaptops • Any good wireless gaming headphones, you wanna recommend? ->
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Tyzek99 • 9 months ago

I got a hyperx cloud wireless. Thing has 300 hours of battery life! Practically never nees to recharge it

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RectalScrote • 9 months ago

That’s what I have I think. Battery life is great. I don’t care about sound quality because I literally only use it for chat, and for that it’s fine.

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Im_out_of_the_Blue • 3 months ago

loved my astros. especially with the fiber audio. had them for a very long time. i got a wireless pair of hyperx for around $200. those are great too. im never going back to wired. headsets are worth the money, i feel the cheap ones really dont last especially razer

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reddit-SUCKS_balls • 11 months ago

Not with the hyper x’s or most other wireless headsets.

r/computers • Which wireless gaming headset should I get ->
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Superb_Tart5228 • 4 months ago

What’s considered a good headset for bf6 lol I thought I’d be ok with my hyperx wireless

r/Battlefield • to those understand audio, which one should we choose? ->
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Uro06 • 10 months ago

Mmx Wireless 200. really can’t go wrong with that. The mic is amazing, sound quality good. Only downside is it’s pretty ugly but who cares Also had the hyperx wireless ones but sent it back because the audio quality is worse than with the mmx and also the hyperx didn’t have Bluetooth. So you couldn’t connect it to a phone or other devices without the dongle

r/buildapc • Best Wireless Gaming Headset Worth Buying Today ->
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austin_ave • 9 months ago

This is definitely the best choice for a 17 year old. I've had nicer headsets, but I come back to the clouds.

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BEERT3K • 10 months ago

Hyperx cloud wireless. Battery lasts for, i kid you not, like 6-10 months. Mic is good. Its comfortable.

r/buildapc • Best Wireless Gaming Headset Worth Buying Today ->
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Bottled_Void • 9 months ago

I think they're definitely 'good enough'. Especially for wireless.

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HealerOnly • 6 months ago

I have a blackshark v2 pro and honestly i love it for music, but i am a bass freak, if u don't prefer bass>everything else, then i cannot reccomend blackshark v2 pro. Comfy: 8/10 Wireless distance: 1/10 Battery life: 1/10 Audio quality: 6/10 I have hyperx cloud wireless aswell and i mean, for the right price its a nice backup headset, its not that comfy tho and the sound is at very best meh. Comfy: 5/10 Wireless distance: 8/10 Battery life:10/10 Audio Quality: 4/10 I've not tried ARctis nova pro, but i had the predecessor and if thats anything to go by then it will have great battery life but everything else pretty avg. Never been a fan of Logitech headsets but thats a personal foul i guess. My current everyday headset is Audeze Maxwell followed by HyperX cloud wireless as a backup with blackshark for occasional music listening. It all depends on what you are looking for in a headset tbh, if sound quality & wireless is what you truely want, then there is nothing that beats the Maxwell, it has best sound you can get in any wireless headset/phones, but ofcourse that comes at a higher than avg price for a pair of "gaming headset". Comfy: 10/10 (with third party addons, stock is 1/10 Battery life: 9/10 Wireless distance: 9/10 Audio quality: 9/10 (Personal preference would be more bass) If you do decide to lookup the Maxwell, you NEED to buy third party ear cussions & headband because....yikes. Personal reccomendation would be WC freeze & "ZMF pilot pad headband".

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kaleperq • 9 months ago

But I think it's audio isn't great. Like good, but not great as you could get.

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etom21 • 9 months ago

I'll second this, but I also gladly trade a little bit of sound quality for a weeks worth of battery life. Its insane how many hours you can get out of a single charge.

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ILSATS • 9 months ago

yeah but it's wireless.

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p1zzicat0 • 7 months ago

Another vote for the HyperX Cloud series. Good sound quality (for a non music aficionado like me) and actually amazing build quality compared to lots of expensive gamer headsets. No flimsy plastic but solid medal frame. My old HyperX lasted 8 years. Finally, consider going wireless. I resisted a long time but finally got the Cloud Alpha and it truly has 300 hours of battery life. I don’t need to charge it for months and I use it daily for multiple hours (also for work zoom calls so mic quality is actually good).

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StylzGFX • 4 months ago

no not cheap look at the hyperx cloud series of headsets

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StylzGFX • 4 months ago

yup yup! just make sure it has the proper headphone jack an should be good

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Zealousideal_Plan_35 • 9 months ago

Maybe I am a bit late on this topic but from what I have heard, the HyperX Cloud series and Logitech Pros are quite good. Or am I wrong and those are not worth mentioning (I am really on the search for new headphones cause the padding on my Hyperx cloud mix are dying)

r/HeadphoneAdvice • Genuinely good gaming headphones? ->
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DahliaDesires • 7 months ago

I've been using Hyper X for years, I love them

r/gamers • What brand of gaming headset is the best? ->
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Foxwglocks • 11 months ago

Love my hyper X headset. I recently purchased their gaming earbuds bc I can’t wear a headset for long, I have a scar on my head in the shape and size of a headset basically, and the earbuds are surprisingly awesome! Sure there isn’t a ton of low end but that’s expected. For $20 they’re worth it imo.

r/PUBGConsole • What headphones are ya’ll using to hear those footsteps? ->
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GimmickMusik1 • 8 months ago

tl;dr: Hyper X headsets check the cheap and comfy boxes and have a mic attached to them, but I don’t think most headsets would be anywhere close to what you have now. Depending on what people are looking for in a headset. If someone is insistent on a headset instead of a dedicated headset instead of separate headphones and mic, then I usually steer them towards Sennheiser PC37x or PC38x for a flat sound and build quality. Hyper X for cost, comfort, and features. And Astro for a jack of all trades, master of none kinda headphone (Not really too familiar with their QC since they were acquired by Logitech though). None of these headsets sound exceptional, which is why most users try to steer people towards dedicated mic and headphones if they can. But headsets still have a place and some people just prefer them. The only gaming headset I’ve heard with good imaging is the Sennheiser PC37X and PC38X (also known as the EPOS Game Zero and Game One), but the 490 is still vastly superior in most ways. Imaging in headphones is hard. Whether we like it or not, headphones are stereo. So in the end, it entirely depends on the game engine and devs to determine whether or not they are going to emulate surround sound for headphone users. Some do, some do not. It’s a crapshoot. So most of the time, well imaging headphones are still only accurate on the stereo axis because games don’t simulate 360 audio. One more edit: Headsets that advertise 7.1 are using software emulation too. As I mentioned above, headphones only have stereo channels (L/R). I have NEVER heard an out of engine emulation that sounded good. They all sound bad (except ATMOS, but that’s a whole different can of worms that we won’t get into). Don’t use them.

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Solomiester • 8 months ago

My hyper x is amazing but I also have a cheap headset for noise canceling that’s almost as good . Gaming brand stuff is often a rip off

r/gamers • What brand of gaming headset is the best? ->
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Bapposaurus • 3 months ago

Wish i still had my kingston hyperx, they sadly died, but are still my favourite headset I've ever had

r/HyperX • Best headset ->
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nyafff • 2 months ago

I like Kingston HyperX ive had mine for years and the sound is really crisp - not sure the price now but mine was $130 AUD

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nyafff • 2 months ago

Yeah and Ive had comments from folk in game about my mic too, they thought I had a pro setup but was just these headphones. They’re really big so they don’t squish my glasses into my head either haha

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Apollo_3249 • 12 months ago

Just bought my son his 2nd pair and I have one too. Probably tried 10 others over the years and never been as happy as hyper x

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BigRedNole • 6 months ago

I've had the Hyper Cloud X. The plastic part holding the earphone to the base has broken 2x. The first time they reluctantly replaced the headphones after a month of arguing. The second time they wouldn't. They don't sell the little plastic piece so you have to find a 3d printer to pay for them to be made. Total waste and won't buy their product again.

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